On December 22, Hyundai announced that it will present the world premiere of its largest EV to date at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, showcasing advanced electric technologies, including an 800-volt fast-charging system.
The company will unveil a new EV model that expands its lineup from INSTER to IONIQ 9. The updated

On December 22, JAC Group announced that it has held ceremony of its Italian subsidiary in Turin, Italy.
With the official launch of the Italian subsidiary, JAC Group has localized operations in the European market, marking a new stage in the company's internationalization process.
The launch of JAC Group’s Italian

On December 22, Lexus India reported that its LM 350h luxury MPV recorded 40% sales growth in November 2025 and a cumulative 15% growth between January and November 2025 compared with the same period last year. The company notes that demand is coming from multiple large cities. The LM 350h is offered in four‑ and sev

On December 23, 2025, FICCI, in partnership with Mercedes‑Benz India, launched the FICCI Mercedes‑Benz India “Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme”, a national initiative aimed at early‑stage innovators and startups. The program focuses on sectors including manufacturing, sustainability, decarbonisa

On December 22, the made‑in‑India Suzuki Fronx was awarded a one‑star safety rating by ANCAP after the test body recorded poor crash‑test performance and a serious rear seatbelt failure in its latest assessment for Australia and New Zealand. The rating applies to all Fronx variants introduced in New Zealand from June

On December 22, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it has made strong progress in cutting carbon emissions by using renewable energy and supporting the circular economy. By switching to green electricity, expanding renewables, and working on projects such as biomass power plant in Hanover, the compa

On December 24, Faraday Future (FF) Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAK Digital Assets Oasis (also known as RAK Innovation City). They will cooperate across three major areas of exploration: artificial intelligence (AI), We

On December 22, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Auto) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) the completion of transactions on the privatization and merger of Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (Zeekr).
According to the privatization arrangements, Geely Auto acquired all i

On December 19, Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd. (Luxgen Motor) announced that Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron) will acquire all its stake for around NTD 788 million (around CNY 176 million), with transfer completion expected in Q1 2026.
Foxtron is a joint venture between Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and

On December 22, Yijing, a new cooperative automobile brand between Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) and Huawei, rolled its first off-tooling sample (OTS) vehicle off the production line. This marks that the first Yijing vehicle model has entered the substantive verification stage prior to mass production.
Positioned

On December 18, Foton AUV unveiled an intelligent bus in Beijing.
The Foton AUV intelligent bus is designed with ultra-short front and rear overhangs to maximize the interior space, where passenger vehicle-oriented features, such as a wrap-around cockpit, one-piece body sides, and hidden air conditioner vents, are in

Reported on December 22, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) aims to start large-scale local production of BEVs in 2026, targeting an output of 28,000–30,000 units.
The majority of vehicles produced, around 85–90%, will be sold domestically under Thailand’s EV incentive programs, while the remaining 10–15% will be shippe

On December 19, FAW Jiefang commissioned a new plant of FAW Jiefang Automotive Company Limited Foshan New Energy Automobile Branch.
The new plant, one of FAW Jiefang’s five vehicle production sites in China, is designed with an annual commercial vehicle production capacity of 5,000 units and a product scope covering

According to multiple press releases dated December 19, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) and other companies, including a Chengdu automotive technology company held by state-owned industrial funds, recently established FAW-Volkswagen Jetta Automotive Technology (Sichuan) Co., Ltd. (Jetta Auto Tech), with

On December 19, GAC Group initiated a reform of independent business units.
The reform began with the Hyptec and Aion sub-brands, integrating them into the same business division for overall operations. Hyptec will focus on developing the high-end market, while Aion will thoroughly explore the mass market.
The brand

On December 23, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for November 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 2.4% year-on-year to 1,079,563 units in November, while ye

Between December 19 and 23, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen told its dealers it has decided to pause production of U.S. market versions of its electric ID.Buzz for MY 2026 at the plant it is produced in Hannover, Germany. The U.S. market has been receiving the longer of the two versions that VW builds.
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On December 18, Ford announced it is recalling 272,645 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups,

On December 23, Iveco Bus delivered its first hydrogen city bus, the GX 337 H2 LINIUM, to Lorient Agglomeration, France. The bus will start operating on the IziLo Mobilités network from December 22, 2025. More buses will be added gradually, with 10 units delivered in 2026, bringing the total to 19 buses.
The GX 337 H

On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h.
The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 5